After 5 successful years, the KeyWiz "MAX" version now has a new look and more features! The new version 2.0 has more inputs, an electronic keyboard switching system and faster, more intuitive 3.0 Uploader software.

If you use (or can use) a USB Keyboard and don't need the PS/2 keyboard switching capabilities of the MAX version, be sure to check out the KeyWiz40-ST™, which will work perfectly alongside a USB keyboard and offers two more inputs!

The KeyWiz Max 2.0 comes with the same great High-Performance
core features of the KeyWiz product line. Added to this are the industrial-quality terminal blocks and
an easy-to operate switched PS/2 keyboard port that is completely isolated from the KeyWiz processor.
This means you can still use that old keyboard, when you absolutely must, without burdening the cpu
with cycle-theiving pass-through code. Gone is the old mechanical, board mounted switch of previous versions. The new Keyboard Switch is an input, to which you can attach a standard pushbutton, just like the ones you use for your controls, and mount anywhere that is convenient. Press the button and your PS/2 Keyboard becomes active. When you are done with the keyboard, just go back to using your controls. The keyboard is automatically locked back out to prevent interference with your gaming by mischievous friends, pets or offspring. The quality, performance,
convenient features, and low-cost of the KeyWiz Max v2.0 make for a combination that's tough to beat!

Now includes the PCB Mounting Hardware Kit, at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE!

Standard KeyWiz Features:

38 direct input lines. No Matrix means No
Blocking, No Phantom Keys and no variable delays. All inputs are given equal priority and speed. If you see an interface with more claimed inputs than it has pins on the processor, it probably uses a messy matrix approach, which can cause ghosting and requires specially paired wiring. The KeyWiz uses a single common ground shared with every switch, for simple wiring and troubleshooting.

Custom, State-Based De-bounce Code. Keys are sent
the moment the inputs have stabilized. No time delays!

The Shazaaam! Key. Like the shift
key on a keyboard, the Shazaaam! Key lets 30 of your buttons have an alternate key assignment. The Shazaaam!
Key does not take away an input, so all 38 inputs are always available for use. Another unique Shazaaam!
feature is that, with an additional low-cost adapter, any switch can be modified to send a code from
the alternate set with a single button press! This means you can have up to 30 additional switches
for secondary functions, and still have all 38 inputs available for primary controls.

Fully
Programmable. All 38 normal and 30 Shazaaam! key definitions can be configured through the custom codeset
to suit your application.

Jumperless Operation.The Custom codeset can be uploaded at any
time, with no re-configuration of the hardware required.

On-The-Fly Codeset Switching. Just
hold down the Shazaaam! Key and move control stick 1 left or right to seamlessly toggle between the default
MAME compatible keycode assignments and the custom keycode set.

MAMETM Ready Right-Out-Of-The-Box.
By popular demand, the KeyWiz firmware-default codeset has been made compatible with MAME defaults and
includes other useful regular and Shazaaam! Key definitions (Custom firmware-default keycode definitions
can be supplied for specialized applications. Contact us for more information).

Fully Interrupt
Driven. The key processing begins the instant activity is sensed on ANY input.

Full-featured
Custom Codeset Management Software.Completely mouse/trackball driven. One-click selection of any
of 15 user definable codesets (38 normal and 30 Shazaaam! codes per). Codeset to be active after programming
is user-selectable. Each KeyWiz codeset can have an application associated with it for automatic launching
after programming.Command line options for autoprogramming / batch file operation. Screenshots

OS independant.The default MAME-compatible keycode definitions are stored in firmware
and are available immediately upon power-up. This means KeyWiz can be used with any OS and requires
no drivers. The PC thinks the KeyWiz is a standard PS/2 keyboard, but the KeyWiz knows that it is much
better :).

Small Footprint.1.55 x 4.43 inches. Large enough for easy connections, but small
enough to mount just about anywhere.

Proudly Designed, Developed and Manufactured in
the USA. Inexpensive 2-3 day Priority Mail delivery to anywhere in the US.

Optional Pro Wiring Set Info:

GroovyGameGear now makes it simpler than ever to wire your control panel. No need to give up the security of industrial quality screw-down connections just to make things simple. The hard work is already done for you! Each wire set includes 10 pre-stripped, tinned and pre-assembled 24" long, 22ga. wires. and 1 pre-assembled ~84" Ground chain with 10 connectors spaced roughly 6" apart. These wires are ready to install and make panel wiring fast and simple. The extra length wiring over other similar kits allows for more layout flexibility, and can be used with no modification, or easily be trimmed down for a perfect fit. Each set is the equivalent of 20 fully insulated connectors, ~26' of 22ga. wire and about 30 minutes of labor. With up to 40 switches needing wiring for each interface, it's not difficult to see the value, in both time and cost, these kits can offer.